David Rizzo

April 4, 2013

David was born in Jamestown, to Frank and Jennie Rizzo on March 23, 1937.

He was a graduate of Jamestown High School in 1955, and worked in several industries in Jamestown, before moving to Los Angeles in 1961. Since 1991, he had been employed by Mole-Richardson Inc., as a draftsman of high-end stage lighting equipment for the movie industry, and was still employed by them at the time of his death. He was very proud to be in their employment.

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David Rizzo

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Della Rizzo of Los Angeles.

David is survived by sisters: Verna McCormick of Lake Oswego, Ore., and France Rizzo of Frewsburg, N.Y., as well as brothers: Russell Rizzo of Arnold, Pa., Vernon Rizzo of Jamestown, N.Y., and Paul Rizzo of Falconer, N.Y. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and many great- nieces and nephews.

The extended family of David wishes to extend heartfelt love and deep appreciation to nieces: Johanna Meyer-McCormick of Lake Oswego, Ore., and Roasanne Keddie of Charlotte, N.C., for their many trips away from their families and homes to be with David during his illness.